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Tyndale’s New Testament

Tyndale’s New Testament refers to the early translation of the Christian Bible’s New Testament into English by William Tyndale in the early 1500s. His work aimed to make the scriptures accessible to ordinary people, moving away from Latin texts understood only by clergy. Tyndale’s translation was influential, shaping future English Bibles, including the King James Version. Despite facing opposition and being ultimately suppressed, his efforts significantly contributed to the spread of Christianity and literacy by allowing common people to read and interpret the Bible in their own language.